focal points

noun

plural of focal point
as in centers

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  1. centers
  2. foci
  3. hearts
Noun
  • Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The commission, formed earlier in 2026 after several council members called for a local moratorium, has spent roughly two months working on a 150-page report outlining recommendations for how the city could regulate data centers.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of centers
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  • Andrews, 45, made healthcare access and affordability the focuses of her campaign.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As part of its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, Netflix lists improvements to monetization as one of its main focuses going forward, alongside efforts to boost entertainment value and leverage new technology.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of foci
Noun
  • Some of the other bags feature a butterfly made out of colorful spots; a mandala of wings; stickers of pills, hearts and other logos.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Those are followed with a month of Holiday Wellness & Joy that incorporates lectures, wellness programming, and seasonal festivities to open hearts, eyes, and minds to life’s wonders.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Focal points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20points. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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